Laura Michele Erle

About Laura

I’m a multi-hyphenate artist and creative. A graduate of Hofstra University, I received a B.F.A. in Performance and minors in Musical Theater, English, and Public Relations. A highlight of my college experience was playing Juliet in Romeo & Juliet and performing THE balcony scene on the most historically-accurate replica of the Globe Stage in North America. A Chicago-based actress, I love the lake and tolerate the winters (I’m always cold anyways). When not writing, acting, singing in my kitchen or recording in my booth, I work as a standardized patient, teaching communication skills to medical students. I enjoy hiking and traveling; Prague, Czechia has a special place in my heart after I spent a summer working there. I do yoga with my hubby and go on Jane Austen-esque promenades with my friends. I also bake banana bread bi-weekly, as I can never seem to eat bananas fast enough and thusly always have some in my freezer!

What's New

What's New

CHURCH HURT

I am currently playing Julie in the world premiere of Church Hurt by Brynne Frauenhoffer and directed by Jessica Love. Previews start October 21, and the show runs October 24 - November 21 at The Edge Off-Broadway. You can buy your tickets here!

A SHORT LEAP THEATRE CO. ENSEMBLE MEMBER

I am honored to announce I was invited to join the ensemble at one of my favorite theater companies in the city! A Short Leap Theatre Co. is committed to nurturing emerging Chicago artists and creating community. I am so proud of the work we are doing, both in the stories we tell onstage and the free scene study classes we offer. I currently serve on the Marketing, Fundraising, and Grant Writing Committees. I am so grateful to have a theater home that feels like such a perfect fit!

WIGLE WHISKEY ADS

I recorded two social media commercials for Wigle Whiskey’s canned cocktails! It was so great getting to voice a product proudly made in my home state of Pennsylvania. You can watch one of the finished ads below! And make sure you stop by their distillery next time you’re out in Pittsburgh - I hear the cocktails are pretty delish.